With a majority on the Court to be elected in one fell swoop, philosophical control of the Court for the foreseeable future is at stake in 2004.

Following the election two years ago of Justice Maureen O’Connor and the appointment last year of Justice Terrence O’Donnell, Ohioans are just beginning to realize the benefits of having a Court that respects the proper separation of powers and doesn’t legislate from the bench.

In the interest of ensuring that the scales of justice remain balanced, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (OCCPaC) has endorsed the election of Judge Judith Lanzinger and Justice Terrence O’Donnell and the re-election of Chief Justice Thomas Moyer.

The election of these three outstanding jurists will secure for all Ohioans a fair and balanced Supreme Court – and one that won’t ‘court’ disaster for our rebounding economy.

Judge Judith Lanzinger

Judge Lanzinger’s endorsement stems from her nearly 19 years of experience at all levels of the judiciary and from her strong commitment to not using her position for pursuing her own – or any other – political agenda.

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Justice Terrence O’Donnell

Justice Terrence O’Donnell says his election is “all about judicial restraint,” and the Ohio Chamber’s endorsement stems in large measure on his ardent advocacy of this judicial philosophy.

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Chief Justice Thomas Moyer

Seeking his fourth term on the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Moyer has been a strong advocate for preserving the Court’s integrity and is known for his fairness. In the latest Ohio Chamber “Business Evaluation of the Ohio Supreme Court” – a 10-year review of the Court’s decisions that had the greatest impact on Ohio’s business climate – he received a 57 percent overall rating, underscoring his evenhanded approach.

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